Grace's Finished Quilt

We are so excited to finally see the finished product! Grace's quilt is GORGEOUS!!!! I could look at it all day!!! We are so thankful for all the fabric and wishes that were contributed to the quilt! Grace LOVES it, and she doesn't even grasp how special it is yet!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!

#50, #51, #52, #53 and #54

Wish coming from Uncle Todd, Aunt Stephanie, Ryan and Emma


Wish coming from Aunt Amy and Uncle Rob


This adorable fabric is from Mimi and Poppie. Mimi worked at M&M Mars for many years and we always think of her when we see M&M's.


My wish for you is that you find a friendship like me and your mom had growing up and still have today. Lots of love, Jennifer Boccella


Dear Grace, I chose this fabric because purple is my favorite color and I love peace signs. You rock! Love, Isabelle Boccella

#49

(wish coming from Mom mom and Pop-pop)

#43, 44, 45, 46, 47, and 48

Dear Grace, We are so happy we got to be your neighbors for at least a little while, and we want you to remember us always. This fabric of Seattle is to remind you of your friends that moved to the Northwest, and hope you come and visit us. You and your family are always welcome in our home.
Love, Mr. Kraynak


Dear Grace Katya, I have never known a baby girl who was so longed for. All of your family and friends anxiously awaited your arrival, but no one waited more patiently than your mom, dad and two big brothers, Nate and Aidan. I chose this fabric because it represents the greatest gift that you and your family have given to each other. My wish is that you live life as a princess in your own fairytale filled with many happily ever afters!
Lots of Love and Hugs, Mrs. Kraynak


Grace, As your life continues to fill with happiness, love and surprises, always remember the light and joy you have brought into this world. We love you, Grace!
Your friend always, Emily


Dear Grace, Let this fabric bring wishes to you and comfort too! I hope this quilt brings happiness to you.
Love, your friend, Julia Kraynak


Dear Grace, I hope you have a lot of fun with Aidan and Nate! I picked this fabric because red is my favorite color. Maybe it will be yours too someday.
Your friend, Adam Kraynak


Dear Grace, I hope you will have a wonderful life and may all your wishes come true. I chose this fabric because I love orange and I hope you enjoy the color too.
Your friend, Luke Kraynak

#41 & #42

You may think that the footprints remind me how you never stop moving, but that’s not what they mean.


life is a journey

our lives were incomplete
before the day we met you
our meeting was fortuitous
the paths that God had drew

it was clear from the beginning
finding you was no mistake
we were meant to be together
a complete family we now make

your life will be a journey
it will take you all around
your family will always be here for you
no greater love can be found

sometimes you will have company
sometimes you are on your own
you leave a lasting imprint of yourself
in everyone you know

the footprints are the impressions you leave
in the lives of those you touch
no matter where life brings you
you will be loved so very much

so remember to tread gently
the marks can’t be erased
all that you say and do
in everything you face

we will always be there for you
through thick and through thin
our doors are always open
you need only to walk in





Dear Grace,

There was such a great amount of support in the long journey to bring you home. Family, neighbors, and friends, they were all there for us the whole time and they met us at the door when we finally arrived with you. It would have been much more difficult to make it through the adoption process without all of the support and love from those around us. You were loved by all of us before we even met you. There will be difficult times in your life and we will not always be around to tell you. But, I want you to remember that we will always love you just the same. You have a special place in all of our hearts.

Love,
Dad

#40

This fabric is from our friends, Bryon, Karen and Keith Johnston.
May this quilt always make you feel wrapped in the warmth and love one feels when hugged by a a "beary" special friend.

#38 and #39

I went shopping for fabric for me to to give to Grace. I had a difficult time deciding :)


We love the way you play princess! You dance around with a dress and a wand and proclaim, "I'm beautiful" or "I'm a princess". I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!
I pray you always know how beautiful you are, especially on the inside!!!


I chose this fabric because it's bright colors made me think of Grace.
May you always have the bright spirit and energy you have now! You are such a happy, cheerful little girl. Never lose that!
I hope you always stop to enjoy the birds's singing and know that you are capable of soaring to new heights!
Love you to the moon and back! Mommy

#35, #36, #37

Dear Grace,
This is a small piece of fabric that was embroidered on a baby shirt by your Great Grandmother Wunderly. Your daddy wore this shirt when he was a little baby. I saved it to pass onto my grandchild and now it will be in your quilt.
All our love, Mimi and Poppie


"O sweet little princess, who came from so far
To the Wunderly family, how lucky you are
Know that this symbol of silk and lace
May some day drape your beautiful face
Perhaps a christening, a communion or a bride
Whatever it may be, please wear it with pride
Your parents have given you such a beautiful name
So nothing but lace for sweet Princess Grace"
This is from Brad's relatives, Grace and Chet! So, so pretty!!!

This fabric is from our neighbors, the Naiks who are from India. It is so special to us since it is true Indian fabric. We are so grateful to have it!

#33 and #34

We got this adorable fabric from the Connelly Family! The message on it reads, "Good Morning". Check out the strawberries!!!

This pretty fabric is from our friends, Rick and Loretta! We love it! There was a wish for every color of the rainbow!

#29, #30, #31 and #32

This pretty fabric is from Janet and Wil West. There wish for Grace is,
"May God bless your family with much love and happiness both now and in the years to come."


These two awesome fabrics are from The Pagano family! It came with this wish:
May Grace bring out the little girl in you, Jeanette.
May Grace bring the boys a view of life sweeter through the eyes of a little girl and may Grace tug at your heart strings, Brad.

This sweet fabric is from our wonderful neighbors, Claudine, Marty, Jake and Gabby Miller.

#24, #25, #26, #27 and #28

This pretty fabric is from our wonderful neighbors, Bev and Ken Miller. They wrote of how some things in life take patience and they wish for us to have many family-building good times ahead!

We got this sweet fabric from Kristy, Dustin and Kara. The wish is below. It was too cute not to share.



Nancy Frick, our social worker and all around wonderful woman, gave us this adorable fabric. It came with this wish,
"Your Mom, Dad and brothers have waited a long time for you to come home! Ladybugs are suppose to bring good fortune...they have brought you to a loving and wonderful home where you will always find love and happiness. Welcome!"

This adorable fabric is from Nate and Aidan's teachers, Mrs. Hange and Mrs. Moore. It came with this wish,
Who knows the joys that lie ahead
The secret smiles I'll find,
The friends I'll meet
The memories sweet,
The cares I'll leave behind.
Who knows the beauty of the days,
I've never seen before.
My only wish for life is this
The courage to explore.
author unknown

We got this pretty ladybug fabric from our dear friends, The Afflerbachs. Their wish for our baby was "To grow up happy and healthy in her home filled with love!"
Their wish for ME was, "Pigtails and pink bows, Dress up and Painted toes!"

#23

Our good friends and neighbors, The Gortons, gave us this beautiful butterfly fabric along with this sweet poem:

Relationship of Mother and Daughter
You can see it in their eyes,
in tender hugs and long good-byes,
a love that only moms and daughters know.

You can see it in their smiles,
through passing years and changing styles,
a friendship that continually seems to grow.

You can see it in their lives,
the joy each one of them derives,
in just knowing that the other one is there...

To care and to understand,
lend an ear or hold a hand,
and to celebrate the memories they share.
-Anonymous

#21 and #22

Bill and Cindy Terry (Denise's in-laws) sent us this beautiful butterfly fabric! They included this wish, "We wish you health, happiness, love and faith in the Lord."

This beautiful fabric is from The Burgess Family (in-laws of my sister, Denise)! It came with the wish of a life filled with lots of love, laughter, peace and faith in the Lord Jesus.

We are so honored that both families wanted to contribute to our quilt! Thank you!!!

#20

Aunt Jane and Uncle Bob sent us this adorable fabric. It is from a dress that Brad's cousins, Jessie and Becky, wore when they were little. The fabric is extra special since there is a long line of Merchant Marines in their family, including Uncle Bob! Their wish for the baby is that her life is filled with love, laughter, happiness and good health! We love it! Thanks so much!

#18, #19

My cousin, Ellen and her husband, Andy, gave us these two beautiful fabrics with 2 wonderful poems. Yes, I cried!

The December night sky is illuminated with some of the brightest of stars,
With all of them magnificently aligned, you were brought here from afar.
May this piece of fabric represent all the wishes in your life that will one day come true,
And may it serve as a reminder of the special granted wish - the wish of a child like you.

Predetermined that you'd live in a land in which rivers of opportunities flow,
A land abundant with freedom, allowing your most beautiful dreams to grow.
Red, white, and blue symbolizes this new land, your new home, where your life will shine,
May this piece of fabric always evoke the memory of when two worlds intertwined.

#16, #17

My Aunt Joan and Uncle Chris gave us these 2 beautiful fabrics! The gymnast one reminded my aunt of her daughter, Ellen and the friendships she made while doing gymnastics. My aunt wishes for our baby girl "lasting friendships and lifelong memories". The paper doll fabric brings back wonderful memories for my aunt as a young girl and she wishes that her new great niece has a childhood filled with hours of simple pleasures and fun-filled memories. Thank you so much!!!!

#10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15

This beautiful fabric is from my Aunt Jean who wishes our baby girl a lifetime of adventures!

My cousin, Christine, chose this cute cat fabric because she loves cats!!!

My cousin, Jennifer, chose this adorable fabric because of her love of music.

Aunt Maryellen and Uncle Bob gave this beautiful fabric because it reminded Aunt Maryellen of playing with her dolls when she was little.

Aunt Eileen and Uncle Joe gave us this adorable fabric. We always celebrate Christmas Eve at their house!

This ice cream sundae fabric is from Nanny! I think I get my "ice cream gene" from her :)